There is no single best architecture firm in Bangladesh. This guide lists five practices worth a shortlist in 2026, what each is known for, how architects charge for a building in Dhaka, and the checks to make before you sign.
The short answer
Bangladesh has award-winning studios known for landmark and community work, such as Nakshabid Architects, Studio Morphogenesis and Co.Creation.Architects. For a family house or an apartment building on a 3 to 6 katha plot in Dhaka, ask a narrower question: which firm will give you a plan that suits your plot, RAJUK-ready drawings, a clear BOQ and site supervision within your budget?
The five firms below cover that range, from design-led studios to architect-led practices that carry a building from plan approval to handover.
How this list was built
This guide is published by Studio Archifiction and we are the first firm listed. The order is ours. Facts about the other four firms come from their published profiles and from coverage in Dezeen, ArchDaily and The Daily Star, checked in November 2026. No firm paid to appear. Confirm current services and capacity directly before you shortlist anyone, including us.
We looked for five things: architects registered with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), built work you can visit, complete documentation, experience with approvals, and a clear fit for a type of project. A firm that is right for a riverside public space may not be right for a six-storey family building, and the reverse is also true.
Five architecture firms in Bangladesh to shortlist
| Firm | Base | Worth a call if |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Archifiction | Dhaka (Adabor), since 2012 | You own a 3 to 6 katha plot in Dhaka and want one team for the plan, approval drawings, BOQ, supervision and, later, the interiors |
| i3 in Architecture | Dhaka (Dhanmondi), since 2010 | You want architecture and interiors from one Dhaka studio for a residential or commercial project |
| Nakshabid Architects | Dhaka (Banani), since 2003 | Your project is industrial, institutional, religious or a large residential tower, and design recognition matters to you |
| Studio Morphogenesis | Dhaka, since 2014 | You want a design-led house or a religious or institutional building where a strong architectural idea is the priority |
| Co.Creation.Architects | Jhenaidah, community architecture | Your project is a public space, landscape or community building planned with local people, rather than a private apartment building |
1. Studio Archifiction
Dhaka (Adabor) · since 2012
An architect-led practice founded in 2012 by Architect Kazi Mohammad Alam Kaiser, IAB member K-172. The studio designs residential buildings, houses and duplexes, prepares RAJUK approval drawings, and handles office and home interiors with an itemised BOQ and site supervision. Past clients include UNDP, UNCDF and a2i. Read about our building design service.
You own a 3 to 6 katha plot in Dhaka and want one team for the plan, approval drawings, BOQ, supervision and, later, the interiors.
2. i3 in Architecture
Dhaka (Dhanmondi) · since 2010
Established in October 2010 as Innovative Ideas Incorporated in Architecture, i3 in Architecture began in Banani as a full-service design studio and now works from Dhanmondi. It offers architecture, interior design and consultancy for residential and commercial clients.
You want architecture and interiors from one Dhaka studio for a residential or commercial project.
3. Nakshabid Architects
Dhaka (Banani) · since 2003
Founded in 2003 by Architect Bayejid Mahbub Khondker. Its Green Field Factory, a rug factory in Rangpur, won the RIBA International Prize. Other work includes the Bangladesh Military Museum in Dhaka, the Ullapara Mosque and residential towers in Dhaka.
Your project is industrial, institutional, religious or a large residential tower, and design recognition matters to you.
4. Studio Morphogenesis
Dhaka · since 2014
Co-founded in 2014 by Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, Shahla Karim Kabir, Suvro Sovon Chowdhury and Minhaz Bin Gaffar. Its Zebun Nessa Mosque in Dhaka became the first Bangladeshi landmark on TIME’s list of the World’s Greatest Places. Residential work includes the Shesher Kobita Residence in Faridpur.
You want a design-led house or a religious or institutional building where a strong architectural idea is the priority.
5. Co.Creation.Architects
Jhenaidah · community architecture
A community architecture practice co-founded by Khondaker Hasibul Kabir and Suhailey Farzana. Its urban river spaces along the Nabaganga in Jhenaidah received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the UIA 2030 Award in 2022.
Your project is a public space, landscape or community building planned with local people, rather than a private apartment building.
How to choose an architecture firm for your building
Start with your plot, not the portfolio. In Dhaka the plot size and the road in front decide how much you can build, so the first meeting should already talk about FAR, ground coverage and setbacks. Our RAJUK DAP and FAR guide shows the arithmetic with a 4 katha example.
| Check | Why it matters | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Registered architect in charge | Approval drawings carry a registered professional’s responsibility | The architect’s name and IAB membership number |
| Built work you can visit | Renders do not show build quality or how a plan works in use | One completed building of a similar size |
| Approval experience | Most delays start with incomplete documents or the wrong route | Which drawings they prepare and who submits through ECPS |
| Engineering coordination | Structure, plumbing and electrical must match the architecture | Who the structural and MEP engineers are |
| BOQ and supervision | A plan without quantities cannot be priced or checked on site | A sample BOQ and how site visits are priced |
What does an architect charge for a building in Dhaka?
Fees in Bangladesh are usually quoted per sft of built area or as a lump sum. Compare what each fee includes: concept options, RAJUK drawings, structural and MEP coordination, working drawings, BOQ and site visits. Our own published reference is below.
What each fee level includes, and what it leaves out, is set out in our building design fee section. Other firms set their own fees, and a higher fee can be fair if it buys more drawings and more site time. Ask every firm for the same scope in writing before you compare numbers. For floors, plot sizes and budgets, read our house design guide.
Planning a building on your plot? Send the plot size, road width and location, and we will tell you what the rules allow.
Questions to ask before you appoint an architect
- Who is the architect in charge, and what is the IAB membership number?
- Can I visit a completed building of a similar size?
- Which drawings are included for RAJUK approval, and who submits them?
- Who designs the structure, and who checks it?
- Is a BOQ included, and how are site visits priced?
- What happens if the plan needs changes after approval?
বাংলাদেশে আর্কিটেকচার ফার্ম বাছাই: সংক্ষেপে
বাংলাদেশে একটি নির্দিষ্ট ফার্মকে সবার জন্য সেরা বলা যায় না। বাড়ি বা apartment building-এর জন্য আগে দেখুন: দায়িত্বে একজন registered architect (IAB member) আছেন কিনা, শেষ হওয়া building সরেজমিনে দেখাতে পারে কিনা, RAJUK approval-এর drawing কারা তৈরি ও জমা দেবে, structural engineer কে, আর fee-এর মধ্যে BOQ ও site supervision আছে কিনা। আমাদের design consultancy fee প্রতি sft প্রায় BDT ৫০ থেকে ১০০, balcony সহ flat-এর usable floor area-র উপর (parking floor, সিঁড়ি, লিফট ও লবি বাদে)। পুরো scope (3D সহ architecture, RAJUK-ready drawing, structural ও MEP design, working drawing, BOQ) প্রায় ১০০-এর দিকে; scope কম হলে কম। যেমন আমাদের FAR guide-এর বসুন্ধরার ৪ কাঠা, parking + ৬ তলার sample building-এ মোট সাধারণত প্রায় BDT ৪ থেকে ৮ লাখ। সরকারি ও RAJUK fee, printing ও অন্যান্য খরচ এর বাইরে। এটা একটা ধারণা; পুরো scope বুঝে fee চূড়ান্ত হয়।
Questions clients ask
Which is the best architecture firm in Bangladesh?
There is no single answer. Award-winning studios such as Nakshabid Architects, Studio Morphogenesis and Co.Creation.Architects are known for landmark, religious and community work. For a private house or apartment building, the best firm is the one that fits your plot, budget and the level of documentation and supervision you need. Shortlist three, visit one completed building of each, and compare their written scopes.
Who are the top architects in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has a strong line of architects, from Muzharul Islam, widely regarded as the pioneer of modern architecture in the country, to award-winning practices today such as Marina Tabassum Architects, Nakshabid Architects, Studio Morphogenesis and Co.Creation.Architects. For your own building, judge any architect by built work you can visit, complete drawings and who will supervise the site.
How much does an architect charge for a house design in Bangladesh?
Our design consultancy fee is roughly BDT 50 to 100 per sft of the flats’ usable floor area including balconies; the parking floor, stair, lift and lobby are not charged. The full scope, toward BDT 100, covers architectural design with 3D views, the RAJUK-ready drawing set, structural and MEP design, working drawings and the BOQ; a smaller scope costs less. For a 4 katha parking-plus-six building like the sample in our FAR guide, the total usually comes to about BDT 4 to 8 lakh. Government and RAJUK fees, printing and other costs are extra, and the fee is fixed in writing once the scope is agreed. Other firms quote per sft or as a lump sum, so compare what each fee includes before comparing the number.
Do I need an architect for RAJUK plan approval?
Yes, in practice. RAJUK building plan applications go through the ECPS portal with drawings prepared and signed by registered professionals: an architect for the architectural drawings and a structural engineer for the structure. The exact list changes with the project, so check the live checklist. Our RAJUK approval guide walks through the documents and drawings.
বাংলাদেশে ভালো আর্কিটেক্ট ফার্ম কীভাবে চিনবেন?
চারটি বিষয় দেখুন: দায়িত্বে একজন registered architect আছেন কিনা, শেষ হওয়া building দেখাতে পারে কিনা, RAJUK approval-এর drawing ও জমা দেওয়ার দায়িত্ব কার, আর fee-এর মধ্যে BOQ ও site supervision আছে কিনা। তিনটি ফার্ম বাছাই করে একই scope লিখিত চেয়ে তারপর fee তুলনা করুন।
Planning a building on your plot?
Send the plot size, road width and location. We will tell you what the rules allow, how many floors make sense and what the drawings should cover.
- Plot size in katha
- Road width in front of the plot
- Location and land authority
- Floors you have in mind
Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), member K-172. Architect-led practice in Dhaka since 2012: building design, RAJUK drawings, BOQ and site supervision in house. Firm details checked in November 2026 from published profiles and press coverage. Fee figures are Studio Archifiction’s published references. Last reviewed 4 November 2026.